Cybersecurity Analyst Sr.

Yazaki North America, Inc.; Ovar; Teletrabalho; EUR 60 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Yazaki North America, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst for its plant in Portugal. The role focuses on strategy, design, and operations of enterprise cyber defense programs across TVM, IAM, and threat hunting.

Responsibilities include incident investigations, vulnerability analysis, and collaboration with global teams to strengthen security controls. Travel availability is required.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, IT/Cyber Security, or related field.
• Advanced security certifications are preferred but not required (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, Security+, CISSP, GCIH, CEH).
• 5–8 years of professional security experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Audit enterprise endpoint and server patching workflows; identify gaps and optimize patching.
• Monitor threat intel, OSINT, and feeds for targeted risks; document findings and remediation recommendations.
• Lead complex security incident investigations; perform root-cause analysis with global teams.
• Research latest cyber security trends and evolve remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and application teams to drive remediation.
• Support security awareness initiatives and phishing analytics; measure training impact.
• Evaluate security operations procedures and design process improvements.
• Coordinate and participate in testing of incident response playbooks and tooling.
• Review vulnerability assessments and deliver prioritized remediation roadmaps.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Cyber Security

Master’s degree (preferred)

Ferramentas

SIEM

EPP

Vulnerability Scanners

PenTesting

XDR

Threat Hunting

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst Sr. in our plant in [[location]].

About the Role

Security Engineering is an advanced role within the Cybersecurity career path. In this position, you will contribute directly to the strategy, design, implementation, and operations of Yazaki’s enterprise cyber defense programs.

Our comprehensive programs encompass, but are not limited to:

• Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM)
• Cybersecurity Strategy & Product Evaluations
• Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Endpoint Protection
• Internal Cybersecurity Consulting

Cybersecurity Engineers may split their operational focus between regional initiatives (Yazaki EMEA / Yazaki North America) and Yazaki global affiliates. Professional certifications are highly valued but not a mandatory requirement.

• Process & Control Auditing: Regularly audit enterprise endpoint and server patching workflows to identify structural gaps, measure cycle times, and optimize patching efficacy.
• External Threat Intelligence & Hunting: Monitor dark web channels, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and technical threat feeds for targeted risks or breaches to Yazaki; document comprehensive analytical findings and remediation recommendations.
• Incident Investigation & Forensics: Lead complex security incident investigations, conduct root-cause analysis, and collaborate closely with global technical teams to ensure comprehensive containment and resolution.
• Trend Research & Remediation Strategy: Research the latest cyber security trends, evolving adversary tactics, and advanced analytics-driven approaches to threat remediation.
• Cross-Functional Technical Advocacy: Interface directly with infrastructure, network, and application teams, acting as a collaborative partner to advocate for and track appropriate remediation responses.
• Security Awareness & Phishing Analytics: Assist with the execution of corporate cyber security education and simulated phishing tests, analyzing behavioral metrics to target training gaps.
• Procedure Analysis & Process Optimization: Evaluate current security operations procedures, identify operational bottlenecks, and design continuous process and playbook improvements.
• Security Control Validation: Coordinate and participate in the rigorous testing of incident response procedures, playbooks, and the validation of new or updated security tooling.
• Advanced Vulnerability Analysis: Review technical vulnerability assessments, analyze data trends to isolate systemic risks, and deliver prioritized, actionable remediation roadmaps.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree Information Technology, Computer Science, IT/Cyber Security, or related field.
• Advanced security certifications (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, Security+, CISSP, GCIH, CEH) preferred but not required.
• Required professional experience: 5 to 8 Years Experience
• Security Tooling: Standard Security Operations tooling (SIEM, EPP, Vulnerability Scanners, PenTesting, XDR, Threat Hunting)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Availability to travel

At Yazaki, we arecommitted to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone which extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.